TEA Traffic Enforcement Agent Written Comprehension 3

Question 1

A TEA's written procedures state: 'If a motorist becomes verbally aggressive, disengage and contact your supervisor.' A driver begins shouting at the TEA. What is the correct first step?

Accepted Answer

Disengage from the confrontation and contact the supervisor

Answer

Written procedure requires disengaging from verbal aggression and notifying a supervisor for safety and protocol compliance.

Question 2

A sign reads: 'TOW-AWAY ZONE — NO STOPPING ANY TIME.' An ambulance is parked there while crew attends to a nearby emergency. Should the TEA issue a summons?

Accepted Answer

No, because emergency vehicles responding to emergencies are generally exempt by law

Answer

Emergency vehicles actively responding to an emergency are legally exempt from most parking and stopping restrictions.

Question 3

In a written comprehension exercise, the passage states: 'Agents should issue summonses based on observable facts, not assumptions.' An agent sees a car near a hydrant but cannot measure the distance. What should the agent do?

Accepted Answer

Use a measuring device or pacing method to confirm the distance before issuing

Answer

Summonses must be based on confirmed observable facts, so the agent should verify the distance before issuing.

Question 4

A regulation states: 'Parking is prohibited within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.' An agent measures and finds the vehicle is parked 18 feet away. What is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Do not issue a summons; the vehicle is outside the prohibited zone

Answer

Since the vehicle is 18 feet from the hydrant, it exceeds the 15-foot minimum clearance and is not in violation.

Question 5

A written policy reads: 'Agents may not void a summons once it has been affixed to a vehicle.' An agent realizes they noted the wrong license plate state on an already-affixed summons. What should the agent do?

Accepted Answer

Contact the supervisor and follow the correction procedure for summons errors

Answer

Since agents cannot void affixed summonses on their own, they must follow the supervisor-directed correction procedure.

Traffic Enforcement Agent Test Practice Test

Traffic Enforcement Agent Test Practice Test

TEA Traffic Enforcement Agent Written Comprehension 3